Instructions For Medical Examination of Visa Applicants

Applicants for immigrant visas must undergo medical examinations by the U.S. Embassy approved panel physician prior to visa issuance.  Certain laboratory tests such as HIV test, syphilis test and chest x-ray are also required.  Applicants are advised to bring with them copies of any medical record, prior x-rays, and immunization records.  Applicants should also be prepared to receive additional vaccinations as required.  The fees for medical examinations and tests are the responsibility of the applicants.  The fees for applicants are: 

• Examination and complete history:  Le 225,000 (Le 215,000 for children aged 0-14)
• Chest x-ray and specialist interpretation:   Le 100,000
• Blood tests, including HIV and syphilis:       Le 168,000

Children are not required to undergo x-rays or blood tests.  Therefore, the total cost is Le 215,000 for children or Le 498,000 for adults.  These fees do not include the cost of the vaccinations, which will also be the responsibility of the applicants.

The name and contact information for the panel physician is included in your information packet.

Applicants should make an appointment with the panel physician and present one picture which shall be affixed on the medical report by the Doctor.  Applicants should discuss methods of payment with the physician at the time they schedule their appointment.  The National Social Security and Insurance Trust does not cover the costs of immigrant medical examinations.

Applicants must bring their passports.  If the doctor finds no medical conditions which would preclude the issuance of a visa, he will return the form DS-2053 and the test results to the applicant.  If there are questions about the medical results, the doctor will send the report directly to the Embassy.